The world of K-pop has taken the music industry by storm, captivating fans from all around the globe. In this section, we will delve into the realm of female K-pop idols and explore the 10 most followed stars in this genre. These talented women have not only mesmerized audiences with their exceptional vocals and mesmerizing dance moves but have also amassed a massive following on various social media platforms. Their popularity knows no bounds as they continue to inspire and captivate fans with their charismatic presence.
1. Seulgi - Red Velvet
Kang Seul-gi, also known as Seulgi, is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is one of the members of the Red Velvet female group, Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi, and the Got the Beat supergroup. In 2022, she released her debut EP, 28 Reasons. She has a vast fan base with 13 million plus followers on her social media account.
2. Joy - Red Velvet
Park Soo-young, better known as Joy, is a South Korean singer and actor. In 2014, she debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Red Velvet. Joy made her acting debut in 2017, and she has since starred in the television series The Liar and His Lover (2017), Tempted (2018), and Once Upon a Small Town (2022). Joy has 14 million followers and is counting on her social media.
3. YoonA - Girls’ Generation
Im Yoon-ah, also known as Yoona, is a South Korean singer and actor. She made her debut in August 2007 as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation, which went on to become one of South Korea's best-selling artists and one of the world's most successful girl groups. Yoona has appeared in several television dramas, including You Are My Destiny (2008). On her social media account, YoonA has 15 million + followers.
4. IU
Lee Ji-Eun, also known as IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and actress. She joined LOEN Entertainment (now Kakao Entertainment) as a trainee in 2007 and made her singing debut at the age of fifteen with her first extended play (EP), Lost and Found (2008). On her social media channel, IU has 30 million plus followers.
5. Rosé – BLACKPINK
Roseanne Park, better known as Rosé, is a Korean-New Zealander singer and dancer in South Korea. Rosé signed with South Korean agency YG Entertainment in 2012. She trained for 4 years before debuting as a member of the girl group Blackpink in 2016. Like other Blackpink members, Rose is also quite popular. She has a fan following of 72 million plus followers on her social media.
6. Jisoo – BLACKPINK
Kim Ji-soo, also known as Jisoo, is a South Korean singer and actor. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, created in August 2016 by YG Entertainment. Aside from her music career, she made her acting debut in the 2015 series The Producers with a cameo role and her first prominent role in the JTBC series Snowdrop (2021-22). Jisoo is active on her social media and frequently shares posts with her fans. She has 74 million plus followers.
7. Lisa – BLACKPINK
Lalisa is a Thai rapper, singer, and dancer most commonly known as Lisa. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, that debuted in 2016 under YG Entertainment. Lisa made her solo debut in September 2021. She has over 97 million plus Instagram followers.
8. Jessi
Jessica Ho, best known by her stage name Jessi, is an American rapper, singer, and performer. Jessi debuted in South Korea in 2005 and joined the hip-hop group Uptown in 2006. She returned after a short break as a member of the hip-hop trio Lucky J and as a solo artist under YMC Entertainment until the group disbanded in 2016. Following the end of her contract with YMC, she joined Psy's record company P Nation in 2019 as the label's first artist, where she continued her solo career until she departed from the label in 2022. Jessi has 13 million plus followers on social media.
9. Yeri - Red Velvet
Kim Ye-rim, often referred to by her stage name Yeri, is a South Korean singer and actor. She is part of the Red Velvet girl group from South Korea. Yeri has hosted a Show! Music Core (2015) and The Viewable SM (2016) in addition to her music career. Yeri has also appeared on the variety show Secret Unnie (2018) and Thailand's Law of the Jungle (2019). Yeri is very active on her social media and has approximately 10 million plus followers.
10. Irene - Red Velvet
Bae Joo-hyun, commonly referred to as Irene, is a South Korean singer, TV host, and actor. She debuted as the leader of the girl group Red Velvet in 2014 after five years of preparation, and in 2020, she formed a duo sub-unit with her bandmate Seulgi called Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi. Irene has 11 million plus followers on her social media.
